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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 494.67 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 494.67 and 203.20 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 494.67 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/494.67 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 494.67 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 100,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,517.54/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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